Abstract: Theoretical models of the Venus cloud layer are compared with observations in the U, B and V spectral regions. It is found that the models are sensitive to the detailed scattering properties of the particles. A model of a ...

Abstract: We consider an approximation that is useful for solving the diffuse transmission and reflection problem when the phase function has a sharp forward peak. In this approximation the forward peak is truncated and compensated ...

Abstract: Profile measurements of atmospheric water vapor, cirrus clouds, and carbon dioxide using the Raman Airborne Spectroscopic lidar (RASL) during ground-based, upward-looking tests are presented here. These measurements improve ...

Abstract: During a reaction-initiated accident (RIA) or loss of coolant accident (LOCA), passive external-cooling of the reactor lower head is a viable approach for the in-vessel retention (IVR) of Corium; while this concept can ...

Abstract: By automatically tracking the sun, a four-channel solar radiometer was used to continuously measure optical depth and atmospheric water vapor. The design of this autotracking solar radiometer is presented to allow construction ...